Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, I’m a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, I’m Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ain’t No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durk’s early career was plagued with legal issues and accusations of violence. These issues eventually led to his shows being canceled.
From 2013 to 2015 Durk released a total of four projects, three mixtapes, and an album. October 10, 2013, marked the release of the first Signed to the Streets, one of Durk’s most notable mixtapes and the start of a series. In the summer of 2014, specifically July 4, Durk released a sequel to Signed to the Streets and released Signed to the Streets 2 featuring his “What You Do to Me”.
2015 would be an enormous year for Lil Durk as in July 2015, Durk released his debut studio album, Remember My Name which featured his Jeremih-assisted “Like Me.” Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, “My Beyoncé.”
From 2016 to 2017, Durk released a total of four solo projects and one collaborative project. On July 22, 2016, Durk released his sophomore studio album, Lil Durk 2X accompanied by features such as Future, Young Thug, Yo Gotti and more. Ending the year, Durk released They Forgot, his seventh mixtape.
Beginning 2017, in February, Durk released his seventh mixtape, Love Songs for the Streets, which is deemed as one of his most notable projects including features from Moneybagg Yo and YFN Lucci. Later that year in August, Durk released a collaborative EP with Lil Reese titled Supa Vultures; the project included his “Nobody Knows”. On October 19, 2017, Durk carried on with his Signed to the Streets series with the highly anticipated Signed to the Streets 2.5. The mixtape included the start of yet another song series titled “India” dedicated to his fiancé India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durk’s highest-charting mixtape peaking at #57 on the Billboard 200. Durk then released a sequel to Love Songs for the Streets titled Love Songs 4 the Streets 2. Durk was extremely successful prior to this album, however, many say that this exact album broke Durk into the mainstream rap industry as it had been his first project to chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
2020 was an even better year for Lil Durk as he released his almost chart-topping Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was later followed up with a deluxe.
The scars of violence run deep in Durk’s discography, particularly arising from the loss of OTF members Nunu (Nuski) and King Von at the hands of gunfire. Both artists are commemorated on his album The Voice, for which a deluxe version was released in 2021.
Anointing himself as the voice of the streets, Durk followed up this project with the release of the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Baby which brought the Chicago native artist his first #1 album.
Marking his first solo #1 album, in March 2022, Lil Durk released a melodramatic take on the deaths of his loved ones through an album titled 7220. The album became Durk’s first solo project to top the charts.
Free Jamell
Lil Durk Lyrics
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I hope his ass don't believe that rumor
I heard he was a snake, I wish I found out sooner
He left his killers, but I stayed and groomed 'em
But I hope he don't listen to that rumor
I turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
I gave you all I had and you just did me wrong
I can't fuck with these hoes, they only like my songs
You know we keep that Henny in the styrofoam
And free my nigga Trell, I swear he bomin' home
Locked up inside the cage, but it won't be for long
These niggas talkin' shit, ain't put they people on
You know what time it is, you know we equal, dawg
I thought you was gon' ride, but baby, not at all
I can't believe what you had did
You really scarred a nigga, hurt me to my ribs
The way I am, the way I feel
Like it ain't too many that can keep it real
I'm with the gang, they used to pain
This .40 can't help you, you need Novocaine
Who ridin' for me? I don't even know
One day it all gon' show
I hope his ass don't believe that rumor
I heard he was a snake, I wish I found out sooner
He left his killers, but I stayed and groomed 'em
But I hope he don't listen to that rumor
I turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Ooh, this shit not right, fucked around and missed my flight
I went to Tootsie's twice, like I ain't have no wife
Opps said I'm ridin' 'round, they say I'ma die tonight
They tryna put me down, I gotta keep my pipe
But I gotta see better days, get a big check, gotta elevate
Had to throw my cup away, everyday I was sippin' on a cup of eight
Niggas wasn't with me from the start, niggas left me when it got hard
And I had my bro with me, but he caught a body and he got charged
He a killer, oh, pitiful, oh
Leave me alone, leave me alone
Asked the streets could they be my Valentine, but they tired of dyin'
They been killin' since '99, oh, oh, they tired of cryin'
I just wanna hit that road, I'm tired of flyin'
Tryna file your friends' kids, oh, make tax a crime
Umbrella-ella-ella-ella, ayy
He a killer, killer, killer, killer, ayy
Committin' crimes
I hope his ass don't believe that rumor
I heard he was a snake, I wish I found out sooner
He left his killers, but I stayed and groomed 'em
But I hope he don't listen to that rumor
I turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
(DJ on the beat, so it's a banger)
The lyrics of Lil Durk & YNW Melly's song Free Jamell reflect on the theme of loyalty and betrayal. In the first verse, Lil Durk expresses hope that his friend doesn't believe the rumors that claim he is a snake. Lil Durk had groomed someone to be a killer, who apparently left Lil Durk's gang. In an attempt to show superiority over his renegade associate, Lil Durk proclaims that he had turned him into a killer. Lil Durk claims to have stayed loyal to his team, but his friend chose to leave. He is not sure if his friend listened to the rumors, which makes him concerned about his safety.
In the second verse, YNW Melly also questions loyalty. He talks about people who left him when the going got tough. YNW Melly had his brother in arms until his friend caught a murder charge. He feels isolated, asking who is riding for him. He sings about the streets, wanting to be his valentine, suggesting that the streets have been killing since 1999, and they are tired of crying. YNW Melly wants to hit the road and get away from the current situation. However, he also sings, "He a killer, killer, killer, killer, ayy/Committin' crimes," hinting that he has familiarized himself with a world of guns and violence. The colorful umbrella reference is symbolic of seeking shelter or protection from life's troubles.
The above lyrics reflect on the harsh reality of the streets and gang life. They suggest that betrayal, rumors, and fear are significant themes in the environment. These issues can create divisions and mistrust among people.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope his ass don't believe that rumor
I hope he doesn't believe the gossip going around about me
I heard he was a snake, I wish I found out sooner
I heard he was deceitful, I wish I had known earlier
He left his killers, but I stayed and groomed 'em
He abandoned his group of hitmen, but I stayed and trained them
But I hope he don't listen to that rumor
But I hope he doesn't fall for the rumors being spread
I turned him to a killer, oh-oh
I trained him to be a hitman
I gave you all I had and you just did me wrong
I gave everything to you and you betrayed me
I can't fuck with these hoes, they only like my songs
I don't trust these women, they only want me for fame
You know we keep that Henny in the styrofoam
We always have Hennessy in a disposable cup
And free my nigga Trell, I swear he bomin' home
And I hope my friend Trell gets released from prison soon
Locked up inside the cage, but it won't be for long
He's in jail, but he won't be there forever
These niggas talkin' shit, ain't put they people on
These guys are talking big, but haven't actually done anything to help their friends
You know what time it is, you know we equal, dawg
You know how it is, we're all the same, man
I thought you was gon' ride, but baby, not at all
I thought you were going to back me up, but you didn't do anything
I can't believe what you had did
I can't believe what you did to me
You really scarred a nigga, hurt me to my ribs
You really hurt me, it's a deep emotional wound
The way I am, the way I feel
This is just how I am and how I feel
Like it ain't too many that can keep it real
There are not many people who are truly honest
I'm with the gang, they used to pain
I'm with my crew, we're all familiar with suffering
This .40 can't help you, you need Novocaine
This gun won't numb your pain, you need something stronger
Who ridin' for me? I don't even know
Who's got my back? I have no idea
One day it all gon' show
One day, everything will become clear
Ooh, this shit not right, fucked around and missed my flight
This situation is messed up, I missed my flight because of it
I went to Tootsie's twice, like I ain't have no wife
I went to a strip club twice, as if I were single
Opps said I'm ridin' 'round, they say I'ma die tonight
My enemies say I'm driving around and that I will be killed tonight
They tryna put me down, I gotta keep my pipe
They're trying to bring me down, I have to keep my gun with me
But I gotta see better days, get a big check, gotta elevate
But I need to have better times ahead, I need to get a big paycheck, I need to improve my situation
Had to throw my cup away, everyday I was sippin' on a cup of eight
I had to stop drinking lean every day (a mixture of cough syrup and soda)
Niggas wasn't with me from the start, niggas left me when it got hard
These guys weren't with me from the beginning, they abandoned me when things got tough
And I had my bro with me, but he caught a body and he got charged
I had my friend with me, but he committed a murder and got arrested
He a killer, oh, pitiful, oh
He's a murderer, it's pathetic
Leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, I need some space
Asked the streets could they be my Valentine, but they tired of dyin'
I asked the streets to be my friend, but they don't want to be involved in violence anymore
They been killin' since '99, oh, oh, they tired of cryin'
They've been killing people since 1999, they're tired of the sadness it brings
I just wanna hit that road, I'm tired of flyin'
I just want to travel by car, I'm tired of flying in airplanes
Tryna file your friends' kids, oh, make tax a crime
They're trying to file their friend's children as dependents on their tax return (to receive a tax credit), which is illegal
Umbrella-ella-ella-ella, ayy
Just a random word to fill space
He a killer, killer, killer, killer, ayy
He's a murderer, a murderer, a murderer, a murderer
Committin' crimes
Committing criminal acts
I hope his ass don't believe that rumor
I hope he doesn't believe any of the rumors people are spreading about us
I heard he was a snake, I wish I found out sooner
I heard he was untrustworthy, I wish I had known earlier
He left his killers, but I stayed and groomed 'em
He abandoned his group of hitmen, but I stayed and trained them
But I hope he don't listen to that rumor
But I hope he doesn't fall for the rumors being spread
I turned him to a killer, oh-oh
I trained him to be a hitman
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Trained him to be a murderer
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Transformed him into a hitman
Turned him to a killer, oh-oh
Turned him into a murderer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darrel Gregory Jackson, Durk Banks, Jamell Demons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@d1xAB
"xxxtentacion gets attacked in Florida"
"juice wrld gets arrested in an airport on a $500,000 bail
"pop smoke gets robbed at Beverley hills home"
"king von recovers after being shot"
" Nipsey Hussle also recovers getting shot"
" Kobe Drove a car"
"Free melly"
"Jimmy Wopo Get's Attacked In Pittsburgh"
Everyone One Else who died 2020 And Just Thank God Yall
These are outcomes I would have much rather woken up to. :(
@djgotrackzzz
Free Melly 🌏
Protect Durk 🔐
RIP Von 🕊
@Roccouttmayj
Ong 3 hella talented niggas 💯
@christophermorrison4491
@@deqtletedsighxdnout4817 you soo fulla shite bro, clearly dont have a clue what your talking about your saying these guys are all fake and they used von's deaths to make a profit, when there showing there brother respect and trying to make his name live on ... all u need to do is a google search and you find out there historys.. so behave buddy and learn facts before letting your little chubby fingers run.
@FEN_THEREDARROW
Fashoooo
@GetIt_Naee
Julio E. How Did You Come Up With This Conclusion? I Like To See It From Your Prospective
@tyrekerochester7551
@@deqtletedsighxdnout4817 just stfu 🤬
@bigplut0
“dj on the beat so it’s a banger”if yk vons songs in the beginning😔
@2ndchannell
Imma make music wit dj one day watch😈😈
@ohitta304
Ofcourse we do 💯
@stevengilliam52
Yea😔